tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12576982388460454922018-02-16T05:55:15.368+00:00Cerysmatic.FactoryCerysmatic Factory - a blog, history and archive about Factory Records, the independent record label from Manchester, Englandcerysmaticnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2982125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-64450799233782308992017-11-16T20:55:00.000+00:002017-11-17T14:22:41.601+00:00FCL vs Hannett - The final reckoning<img alt="FCL vs Hannett - The final reckoning" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/ahw-hannett-letter-july-1981-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Another day back in the cellar researching the AHW archives at the Museum of Science and Industry on Wednesday 15 November 2017 was very productive. Many thanks to Colin Torr for helping out. During this visit we targeted the legal documents from throughout the label's history plus a few other high value items.<br /><br />On 19 July 1981, Tony Wilson wrote to Martin Hannett to explain how much money Factory owed the legendary producer who had fallen out with the label. Here is the full transcript of the letter:<br /><br />----<br /><br />Dear Martin,<br /><br />I'm sorry it all had to end like this, but since this is the way you wish it then so be it . As of now Factory Communications Ltd ceases to exist. Efforts are being made even now to collect the totals of money remaining to you; obviously a little difficult with the FACT 40 outlay, but it seems that the approximate sum owed can be paid, probably within the week. It will clearly take some time for the accountants to come up with an exact figure, so to be going on with I have prepared a basic idea of the profits based on all records pressed by Factory between Jan 1st 1979 and July 17th 1981. You will remember that your share of the only record ever pressed before that date was in fact paid to you in the following year. Since many of the records which will fall into this pressing account have not yet been sold, the figure, though approximate, is also optimistic, but then why not be optimistic. Lets get down to figures.<br /><br />For now we shall have to approximate running costs (bank charges, accountancy, legal fees, phone bills and all non record expenses) at a round figure of £10,000. This leaves from the period to FACT 25:<br /><b><br /></b> <br /><table border=1 style="border-collapse: collapse;" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr> <td><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">MATRIX</span></b></div></td><td><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">TOTAL PRESS</span></b></div></td><td><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">TOTAL AFTER BREAK EVEN</span></b></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC PROFIT</span></b></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">TOTAL</span></b></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FACT 10</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">77,523</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">72,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">55p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£39,600</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FACT 25</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">145,091</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">135,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">55p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£74,250</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FACT 14</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">14,000(?)</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">9,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">65p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£5,850</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC 13(7)</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">38,245</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">24,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£2,400</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC 13(12)</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">19,814</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">11,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">25p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£2,750</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC 23</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">150,000(app)</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">142,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£14,200</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC 23(12)</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">25,076</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">23,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">25p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£5,750</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FAC 22</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">13,000(?)</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10,000</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">27p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£2,700</span></div></td> </tr><tr> <td><span style="font-size: x-small;">FACUS 2 UK</span></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">70,000(?)</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">55,000(due to excess stock)</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">18p</span></div></td><td><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">£9,900</span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><br />£160,600 of which your 20% is 32,120. I remind you that this is an approximate figure and may bear no relation to the final sum. In fact in my final calculations I don't think I have taken into account Factory's special J.D. deal, anyway it gives you a fair not to say generous idea. For the period after 25 there is only the ACR album which has sold around 15, 000 over the profit line making £9,750 and FAC 33 twelve inch. The stop (dead stop) in sales at 70,000 of the 7” after the chart rush made us press 150,000 has left no profit on the 7”, but then single profits are irrelevant anyway to the big album sales. For the 12” which has sold 25,000 we are looking at approx £5,000. 23.75% of £14,750 is £3,503.12. This would make your total earnings in your time as Factory director and partner as 35,623 which after subtracting the £6,000 already taken out leaves you with £29,623. This is significantly higher than I had got in my original workings, which is nice, cause I've earned the same amount as you so I feel pretty good, but I think it is a rather hesitant figure and I would not like you to feel it is sacrosanct. Until the accountant does the full monte on the accounts we would like to give you £25,000 with the remnant payable within four weeks if the accountant can manage it. I worked out what you would have made on a producers rate for the 261,000 albums 260,000 singles and 60,000 12”s and it comes to £23,970 which would leave you owed £18,000. In case you were interested. <br /><br />As for any future sales of work done by you, either of back catalogue of of 40, 45, 50 in so much as certain parts were produced by you, in similar proportion you will be paid 2% of RRP less VAT as is usual, or if the mean average of your last three non-Factory contracts have a higher points base then we will honour that figure. As to your 23.75% of the company, the company of course ceases to exist and from tomorrow morning will become entirely worthless. According to the "Ian Adams" SPECIAL contract signed with Joy Division in 1980 and ACR AND DCOL later that same year, those three bands (the only ones whose tapes are worth anything,) have withdrawn all their work from Factory Records (AH Wilson trading as) and also FCL. Clearly as stated above you will be paid on a simple producers work rate for those records future sales. Seems pretty straightforward. Bye.<br /><br />AHW<br /><br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-50981715445490617672017-11-05T19:51:00.001+00:002017-11-15T09:43:33.413+00:00Gentlemen we are agreed, it must be built<img alt="Gentlemen we are agreed, it must be built - FAC 51 The Hacienda merchandise flyer" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/gentlemen-we-are-agreed-it-must-be-built-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Gentlemen we are agreed, it must be built - FAC 51 The Hacienda merchandise flyercerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-55159135923221183972017-11-05T19:36:00.001+00:002017-11-05T19:36:54.192+00:00To the outside of everything<img alt="To the outside of everything" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/to-the-outside-of-everything-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />To the Outside of Everything is a 5CD box set with extensive liner notes which tells the story of how the UK's post-punk scene evolved from the spirit of 1977 and the arrival of key labels such as Fast, Rough Trade, Zoo, Factory Records and Cherry Red.<br /><br />The Factory Records line-up is as follows:<br /><br />Transmission – Joy Division<br />From the Cradle to the Grave – Crispy Ambulance<br />Sketch For Summer – The Durutti Column<br />Girls Don't Count – Section 25<br />My Mother was a Friend of an Enemy of the People – Blurt<br />Ceremony – New Order<br />Watching the Hydroplanes – Tunnel Vision<br />Heart Disease – Biting Tongues<br /><br />To the Outside of Everything is available to pre-order now direct from <a href="https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/to-the-outside-of-everything-a-story-of-uk-post-punk-1977-1981-deluxe-5cd-box-set/" target="_blank">Cherry Red</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-55761843883457635282017-11-05T18:16:00.003+00:002017-11-05T18:16:46.376+00:00Palatine - the scribes, critics and commentators<img alt="Palatine - the scribes, critics and commentators" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/palatine-liner-notes-request-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />HI FOLKS,<br /><br />FACTORY ARE RELEASING IN NOVEMBER "PALATINE - THE FACTORY STORY - 1979 TO 1990", A FOUR ALBUM SET ...... IN A BOX ... OF COURSE. THIS<br />CELEBRATION OF AN ADDRESS CONTAINS LOADS OF TRACKS ... OBVIOUSLY ..... AND WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOME INTERESTING STUFF FOR THE LINER NOTES, A PARAGRAPH ON EACH TRACK, JUST, TWO OR THREE SENTENCES.<br /><br />RATHER THAN US AT FACTORY WRITE IT ALL IN OUR BORING SELF SERVING WAY, WE THOUGHT WE'D CONTACT A WHOLE BUNCH OF OLD FRIENDS AND ENEMIES, (SINCE THE WORK OF THE SCRIBES, CRITICS, AND COMMENTATORS, IS AS MUCH A PART OF FACTORY'S HISTORY AS THE REST) AND ASK EM TO PEN A LITTLE BIT ABOUT A TRACK THAT MEANS SOMETHING TO THEM.<br /><br />IN USUAL FASHION THIS IS EXTREMELY LAST MINUTE, IN FACT WE NEED STUFF BY THE END OF THE MONTH. QUEL SURPRISE.<br /><br />ENCLOSED IS A SET LIST FOR THE FOUR ALBUMS. IF THERE'S ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR OR EVEN FIVE OR SIX TRACKS YOU'D LIKE TO DO A LINE OR TWO ON...... COULD YOU CALL PHIL SAXE AT FACTORY, 061-953-0251 AND MARK OUT YOUR CHOSEN THING ••••••••• WE'LL SEND A TAPE OF THE FINISHED ALBUM/S AFTER IT'S CUT NEXT WEEK...... IN CASE YOU CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THE PIECE IN QUESTION SOUNDS LIKE. SATIRE.<br /><br />YOURS<br /><br />WILSON<br /><br />--<br /><br />Transcript of a memo typed out in all capitals by Tony Wilson to request liner notes contributions for the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/fact400.php">Palatine</a> compilation.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-57443084534996842492017-11-05T17:42:00.001+00:002017-11-05T17:42:29.528+00:00Hunky Dory Promotions T-Shirts by Matt Carroll<img alt="Hunky Dory Promotions T-Shirts by Matt Carroll" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/hunky-dory-t-shirt.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Ex-Factory worker, Tracey Donnelly's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HunkyDoryPromotions/" target="_blank">Hunky Dory Promotions</a> has some rather splendid t-shirts out which were designed by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/central_station_design.php">Central Station</a>'s Matt Carroll. They're available to buy now via <a href="http://hunkydoryclothing.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">hunkydoryclothing.bigcartel.com</a>.<br /><br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-2173165270094140822017-10-21T20:04:00.005+01:002017-10-21T20:21:52.007+01:00The Durutti Column, I-Beam, San Francisco<img alt="The Durutti Column live at I-Beam, San Francisco, 3 November 1986" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/durutti-i-beam-san-francisco-3-november-1986-flyer-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />the durutti column<br />monday 3rd november 1986<br /><br />I BEAM<br />doors 9pm<br />over 21<br />admit one<br />$7 adv.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Original ticket which belonged to Tony Wilson (from the AHW collection) for gig by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_durutti_column.php/">The Durutti Column</a> at I-Beam in San Francisco on Monday 3 November 1986. This was on the same North American tour as notable gigs at El Mocambo in Toronto and The Bottom Line in NYC.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-82836306162678003692017-10-21T19:52:00.000+01:002017-10-21T19:52:18.752+01:00The Gay Traitor and Kim Philby<img alt="Anthony Blunt" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/anthony-blunt-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Negative photograph of Anthony Blunt as featured on the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/fac51gaytraitor.php/">Gay Traitor cocktail bar list</a> from <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/fac51.php/">FAC 51 The Haçienda</a>.<br /><br /><img alt="Kim Philby" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/kim-philby-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Annotated photograph of Kim Philby (after whom the main bar in FAC 51 The Haçienda was named.<br /><br />--<br /><br />A negative and photograph from the AHW collection, presumably dating from the pre-FAC 51 era as it was being planned.<br /><br />Blunt and Philby were infamous members of the Cambridge Five, a ring of spies who passed intelligence information to the Soviet Union during and after World War Two.<br /><br />The third bar at the Haçienda, Hicks, was named after the cryptonym of Guy Burgess, another member of the Five.<br /><br /><img alt="Anthony Blunt" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/fac491_urbis_the_kim_philby_bar_311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />The Kim Philby Bar (neon sign as installed at <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/hacienda_25_the_exhibition_fac_491.php">FAC 491</a>)cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-7384373770594271302017-10-21T13:28:00.000+01:002017-10-21T13:52:52.556+01:00Blue Monday and Bobby Orlando<img alt="" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/blue-monday-royalties-eaton-music-to-ahw-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 311px;"><tbody><tr> <td width="50%"></td> <td text-align="left" width="50%">Eaton Music Limited<br />8 West Eaton Place, Belgravia<br />London SW1X 8LS<br /><br /><br />24 October 1983</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Managing Director<br />Factory Records<br />86 Palatine Road<br />Didsbury<br />Manchester 20<br /><br />Dear Sir<br /><u><br /></u> <u>Blue Monday</u><br /><br />We control in the United Kingdom the rights in various compositions by Bobby Orlando including "Love Reaction" and "Passion".<br /><br />An allegation has been made by Warner Bros Music Ltd. that the work "Love Reaction" was written in infringement of one of the copyrights they claim to own called "Blue Monday". You may already have received a letter from Messrs. Russells acting for Warner Bros. Music Ltd.<br /><br />The allegation of infringement of copyright is untrue. Conversely, the writer of all the above works feels that "Blue Monday" was written in infringement of several of his works including not only those referred to above but also "Spys". His claim is being actively investigated and pursued, and we should therefore be grateful if you would place all royalties in respect of "Blue Monday" in suspense, pending resolution of the dispute. Please confirm to us that you have done so.<br /><br />If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to let us know, and we will continue to keep you informed.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Transcript of original letter to Factory Records concerning copyright issues around Blue Monday by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/blue_monday.php">New Order</a>. From the AHW collection.<br /><br />View the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/new-order-bobby-orlando-copyright.php">complete letter</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-50518495767460039692017-10-20T08:23:00.000+01:002017-10-20T08:23:08.667+01:00Factory Records boxed cassettes release schedule<img alt="Factory Records boxed cassettes" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/boxed-cassette-phase-1-listing-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />CASSETTE PACKAGING<br /><br />JOY DIVISION<br />Unknown Pleasures<br />FACT 10c<br /><br />THE DURUTTI COLUMN<br />The Return of the Durutti Column<br />FACT 14c<br /><br />A CERTAIN RATIO<br />The Graveyard<br />and the Ballroom<br />FACT 16c<br /><br />A FACTORY QUARTET<br />FACT 24c<br /><br />JOY DIVISION<br />Unknown Pleasures<br />FACT 25c<br /><br />--<br /><br />Detail of typewritten release schedule on Factory Records stationery for early wave of Factory Records boxed cassette releases by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/joy_division.php/">Joy Division</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_durutti_column.php/">The Durutti Column</a> and <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/acr.php/">A Certain Ratio</a>. Note the mistake on FACT 25c which should be 'Closer' and not 'Unknown Pleasures'. Note also the listing of 'A Factory Quartet' which was originally planned but never happened.&nbsp; However, physical tests were done and <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/fact24c_a_factory_quartet_boxed_cassette.php/">prototypes made</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-38330214290601194762017-10-18T18:22:00.000+01:002017-10-18T18:39:56.245+01:00Half the Wilson dream fulfilled by New Order<img alt="Photo of Bernard Sumner in USA by Anthony H Wilson - What was I drinking last night? 7/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-barney-1.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><img alt="Photo of Bernard Sumner in USA by Anthony H Wilson - What was I drinking last night? 7/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-barney-2.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Photo of Bernard Sumner in USA by Anthony H Wilson - "What was I drinking last night?7/11/81"<br /><br /><img alt="Photo of Peter Hook and Ozzie in USA by Anthony H Wilson - Peter in characteristic pose, Ozzie patiently awaits the next spliff, 7/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-hooky-1.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><img alt="Photo of Peter Hook and Ozzie in USA by Anthony H Wilson - Peter in characteristic pose, Ozzie patiently awaits the next spliff, 7/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-hooky-2.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Photo of Peter Hook in USA by Anthony H Wilson - "Peter in characteristic pose, Ozzie patiently awaits the next spliff, 7/11/81"<br /><br /><img alt="Photo of Ruth Polsky by Anthony H Wilson - Half the Wilson dream fulfilled New Order on a palm-lined street in Pasadena - your agent is chuffed, 6/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-ruth-polsky-1.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><img alt="Photo of Ruth Polsky by Anthony H Wilson - Half the Wilson dream fulfilled New Order on a palm-lined street in Pasadena - your agent is chuffed, 6/11/81" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/new-order-usa-photos-ruth-polsky-2.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Photo of Ruth Polsky by Anthony H Wilson - "Half the Wilson dream fulfilled New Order on a palm-lined street in Pasadena - your agent is chuffed, 6/11/81"<br /><br />--<br /><br />Set of three annotated colour photos taken by AHW of <a href="http://new_order.php/">New Order</a>, Ozzie and their agent, the late Ruth Polsky in Pasadena, California, USA on 6-7 November 1981. From the AHW collection.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-61374494273773812002017-10-16T20:56:00.003+01:002017-10-16T20:56:47.070+01:00A change of pace - a change of style<img alt="A change of pace - a change of style - Handwritten Factory Records release schedule for Late Winter / Spring / Early Summer 1984" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/late-winter-spring-early-summer-1984-release-schedule-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />FACTORY RECORDS<br /><br />Releases Late Winter / Spring / Early Summer<br /><br />EARLY MARCH<br /><br />FAC 97 "ACT ON INSTINCT" STREETLIFE<br />12" single from Belgian Band led by Wally Van Middendorp<br /><br />FAC 96 "TELSTAR" - AD INFINITUM<br />7" Reworking of classic antique. The lyrics are implicit and vocoded. Only available with special holographic sleeve<br /><br />MARCH 29TH<br /><br />FAC 88 "TALK ABOUT THE PAST" - THE WAKE<br />12" + 7" Single by Glasgow's hottest young things. Produced by Oz at Revolution Manchester. Extra Piano by Vini Reilly <br /><br />APRIL<br /><br />FACT 90 "FROM THE HIP" - SECTION 25<br />New Album from the seaside, a change of pace - a change of style. A Be Music production.<br /><br />FAC 103 "THIEVES LIKE US" - NEW ORDER<br />12" Single De Chirico Reconstruction Sleeve. Engineered by Michael Johnson. B/W "Are you lonesome tonight". Instrumental Mix available B/W "Murder" from Factory Benelux.<br /><br />FAC 92 "KEEP ON DANCING / REACH UP FOR LOVE" MARCEL KING<br />Double A 12" Single Sweet sensation dances out and back on a BeMusic - Dojo production.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Handwritten Factory Records release schedule for Late Winter / Spring / Early Summer 1984 featuring <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/streetlife.php/">Streetlife</a> (not sure about the Belgian description), <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/ad_infinitum.php/">Ad Infinitum</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_wake.php">The Wake</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/section25.php/">Section 25</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/new_order.php/">New Order</a> and <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/marcel_king.php">Marcel King</a>. From the AHW collection.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-23713806495809095132017-10-15T17:58:00.001+01:002017-10-15T18:09:45.692+01:00Night shifts to The Factory<img alt="NIGHT SHIFTS TO THE FACTORY AT THE RUSSELL CLUB ROYCE ROAD MOSS SIDE" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/night-shifts-to-the-factory-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />NIGHT SHIFTS TO<br />THE FACTORY <br />AT THE RUSSELL CLUB <br />ROYCE ROAD<br />MOSS SIDE <br /><br />FRIDAY <br />9th JUNE<br />9.00 - 2.00<br /><br />ORG 3<br />ASSEMBLY LINE-UP <br />FRANCIS/PETER<br />SHELLEY/ERIC<br />-THE TILLER BOYS<br /><br />JOY DIVISION<br /><br />DANCING TO REGGIE MUSIC<br /><br />ART WORK BY LINDER<br /><br />BUSES : 80, 81, 82, 84<br />265 267 256 257<br />62 63 112 113 76<br />263 259<br /><br />--<br /><br />Flyer from the AHW collection by Linder for <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/joy_division.php">Joy Division</a> and The Tiller Boys gig at The Factory, Royce Road, Moss Side, Manchester on Friday 9 June 1978. Note that this is one of the gigs featured on the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/fac1postcard.php">FAC 1 poster</a> designed by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/peter_saville.php">Peter Saville</a>.<br /><br />View the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/night-shifts-to-the-factory-joy-division-9-june-1978.php">full flyer</a>.<br /><br /><br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-16751288051953149462017-10-14T16:34:00.001+01:002017-10-14T16:34:08.184+01:00The all-night party just goes on<img alt="Factory Records May 1980 release schedule" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/release-schedule-may-1980-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;">May 20, 1980</div><br />RELEASE SCHEDULE <br /><br />Friday 23rd May<br />FAC 18 Section 25 "Girls Don't Count" 7" 45/33rpm<br />FACT 14 Durutti Column "Return"; new sleeve, reissue 12" 33rpm<br />FACT 16 A Certain Ratio "GAB"; new style plastic wallet case<br /><br />Friday 30th May<br />FAC 28 Joy Division "Komakino" free flexi-disc 7" 45rpm<br /><br />Friday 6th June<br />FAC 17 Crawling Chaos "Sex Machine" 7" 45 rpm<br /><br />Friday 13th June <br />FAC 23 Joy Division "Love Will Tear Us Apart" 7" 45/33rpm<br /><br />Friday 27th June<br />FACT 25 Joy Division "Closer" 12" 33rpm<br /><br />FACTORY RECORDS (US) INC SCHEDULE<br /><br />Friday 30th May <br />FACTUS 1 Joy Division "Unknown Pleasures" P&amp;D's by R.TradeUS <br /><br />Friday 13th June<br />FACUS 2 Joy Division "She's Lost Control" 12" 45rpm by RTUS<br /><br />Friday 4th July <br />FACTUS 3 The Durutti Column "The Return of...." 12" 33rpm (Antilles)<br /><br />Friday 11th July <br />FACUS 4 A Certain Ratio "Do the Du (casse)" 12" 45rpm (Antilles)<br /><br />With regards to recent events, we feel there is very little we want to say. The feelings of Ian's friends and colleagues are private and should remain so. We'd like to thank all the people who abet us in record production, the journalists, broadcasters and friends from other companies and bands who have expressed their sympathy. For the young people who loved the music, we hope that some of the above releases help with that empty feeling that we are all going through. <br /><br />The all-night party just goes on.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Transcript of Factory Records release schedule dated May 20, 1980 (2 days after the death of Ian Curtis) from the AHW archive.<br /><br />View the full <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/may-1980-release-schedule-factory-records-stationery.php">May 1980 release schedule</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-980336207569088692017-10-14T15:40:00.003+01:002017-10-14T15:40:35.543+01:00The Guitar and Other Machines Factory Benelux editions<img alt="The Guitar and Other Machines" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/guitar-other-machines-fbn-204-cd-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />News via <a href="http://thedurutticolumn.com/" target="_blank">thedurutticolumn.com</a><br /><br />Factory Benelux presents double vinyl and triple cd editions of classic Factory era album by The Durutti Column - The Guitar and Other Machines - which will be released on 12 January 2018.<br /><br />The double vinyl features the original album on the first disc plus bonus live tracks (from the same period) recorded at the Bottom Line in NYC and the Womad Festival.<br /><br />The 3CD edition duplicates (and adds to) the live tracks on CD3 and, on CD2, adds many associated recordings, including the rare Greetings 3 EP, Our Lady of the Angels, LFO Mod, Catos con Guantes, When the World, White Rabbit, and many more.<br /><br />More details at:<br /><br /><a href="http://discography.thedurutticolumn.info/2017/10/the-guitar-and-other-machines-fbn-204-cd-the-durutti-column-factory-benelux.html">The Guitar and Other Machines [FBN 204 CD]</a><br /><br /><a href="http://discography.thedurutticolumn.info/2017/10/the-guitar-and-other-machines-fbn-204-the-durutti-column-factory-benelux.html">The Guitar and Other Machines [FBN 204]</a><br /><br /><b>How to buy</b><br /><br />Available direct from <a href="http://factorybenelux.com/" target="_blank">Factory Benelux Mailorder</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-28070784606174894252017-10-14T15:37:00.000+01:002017-10-14T15:37:01.955+01:00A Paean To Wilson double blue vinyl edition<img alt="A Paean To Wilson" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/durutti/a_paean_to_wilson_complete_stephen_wright_311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />News via <a href="http://thedurutticolumn.com/" target="_blank">thedurutticolumn.com</a>:<br /><br />17 November sees the release of a double blue vinyl edition of A Paean To Wilson. This new edition produced by Cargo Records in association with <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_durutti_column.php">The Durutti Column</a>. The packaging, credits and notes are similar to the 2LP edition produced by Kooky Records for Record Store Day 2013 in the UK (which is sold out). The main difference is that this 2017 edition does not include the envelope containing the Manchester International Festival programme and the large postcard featuring the original artwork which were include in RSD 2013 package. Please also note that the 'Heaven Sent' tracks offered via download with the RSD 2013 2LP or as CD2 in the original cd version (Kookydisc 29/2) are not included.<br /><br />All profits go to the artist.<br /><br />The <a href="http://discography.thedurutticolumn.info/2009/09/paean-to-wilson.html" target="_blank">2CD version</a> (with 'Heaven Sent' bonus disc) is available again via <a href="https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/products/the-durutti-column-a-paean-to-wilson" target="_blank">Cargo</a>. <br /><br />Finally, please also note that this is not technically a formal Kooky Records release but is rather a Cargo/Durutti co-production. However, it does bear the original catalogue number and packaging.<br /><br /><b>How to buy</b><br /><br />A Paean To Wilson [Kooky Records/Cargo, 2LP blue vinyl] is available to pre-order/buy via <a href="https://cargorecordsdirect.co.uk/products/the-durutti-column-a-paean-to-wilson" target="_blank">Cargo</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-19290841882360749082017-09-23T12:18:00.001+01:002017-09-23T12:18:28.901+01:00A Certain Ratio's Discographus Lepidoptera<img alt="A Certain Ratio's Discographus Lepidoptera" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/discographus-lepidoptera-1.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/acr.php/">A Certain Ratio</a> have collaborated with designer Ian Jackman Read (The Charlatans) on the Discographus Lepidoptera, a limited edition poster which visually encapsulates the ACR discography as a beautiful butterfly collectors' artwork reports the <a href="http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/certain-ratio-prints-the-charlatans-13656408" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a>. All the albums from The Graveyard and The Ballroom to Mind Made Up are present and correct.<br /><br />The Discographus Lepidoptera is priced at 45.00 GBP and is presented in a special limited edition of only 100 signed copies.<br /><br />A Certain Ratio will hold a special signing launch event at <a href="https://magma-shop.com/pages/contact" target="_blank">Magma</a> on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter on Saturday 4 November 2017 from 18:00. Any remaining prints will then go on sale online from 20:00 the same evening.<br /><br />The is also a postcard set with each one representing a single album from the collection. This is priced 12.00 GBP.<br /><br /><img alt="A Certain Ratio's Discographus Lepidoptera" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/discographus-lepidoptera-2.jpg" width="311" />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-65444679160848499422017-09-19T18:01:00.000+01:002017-09-19T18:01:11.290+01:00A Certain Ratio album reissues via Mute<img alt="A Certain Ratio logo" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/acr-plane-logo.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/acr.php/" target="_blank">A Certain Ratio</a> and <a href="http://mute.com/mute/new-series-of-reissues" target="_blank">Mute</a> have announced a tasty set of album reissues, starting in November with the second wave in February 2018. The classic original albums will be followed by a compilation in April, plus other stuff including a rarities box set.<br /><br />The first albums set for release on 24 November 2017 include the band's debut release, The Graveyard And The Ballroom, which originally came out on Factory Records in December 1979. The album will be available here on limited edition vinyl with coloured PVC sleeve, CD and, mirroring its original release, on cassette. In addition, albums To Each (1981), and Force (1986) will be released on coloured vinyl and CD.<br /><br />Pre-order now via <a href="https://www.musicglue.com/acr" target="_blank">musicglue</a>.<br /><br />That release schedule in full:<br /><br /><b>24 November 2017</b><br /><br />The Graveyard And The Ballroom – Vinyl LP with limited edition colour PVC sleeve, CD, cassette (Limited to 500 packaged in coloured PVC sleeve, includes digital copy)<br />To Each – Limited edition red vinyl LP / CD<br />Force – Limited edition yellow vinyl LP / CD<br /><br /><b>23 February 2018</b><br /><br />I'd Like To See You Again – vinyl LP / CD<br />Good Together – vinyl LP / CD<br />acr:mcr – vinyl LP / CD<br /><br />All vinyl releases include digital copies.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-31930109740434787672017-09-19T17:45:00.000+01:002017-09-19T17:45:11.879+01:00The Durutti Column Greetings Three on Tiger Bay<img alt="Greetings Three (Tiger Bay, 2017" src="http://thedurutticolumn.com/discography/images/greetings-three-tiger-bay-2017-350.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />After a relatively quiet summer, the autumn season kicks off for The Durutti Column with a 12" 180 gram vinyl re-release on Tiger Bay for the Greetings Three E.P. which originally came out on Italian label Materiali Sonori in 1986.<br /><br />More details via <a href="http://discography.thedurutticolumn.info/2017/09/greetings-three-tiger-bay-2017-tb6157-the-durutti-column-12-inch-vinyl-reissue-.html">thedurutticolumn.com</a><br /><br />Meanwhile, other re-releases are being finessed and finalised by Factory Benelux. In the coming months we can expect splendid reissues of Without Mercy and The Guitar and Other Machines.<br /><br />Oh, and a Durutti fanzine (or is that fan zine) is also imminent.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-22896254315518010002017-09-19T13:08:00.004+01:002017-09-19T13:08:47.979+01:00Vinyl Revival 20th Anniversary Party<img alt="Vinyl Revival 20th Anniversary Party" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/vinyl-revival-20th-birthday-flyer.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br /><a href="http://vinylrevivalmcr.com/" target="_blank">Vinyl Revival</a> is 20 years old this year so to celebrate they are hosting an event at The Ruby Lounge on Saturday 21 October at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester. One Summer, High Society and Dirty Laces play live plus DJs Paul Langley and Colin White and then Howling Rhythm club night follows on.<br /><br />Tickets priced only £5 are available now via the Vinyl Revival shop, <a href="http://vinylrevivalmcr.com/" target="_blank">vinylrevivalmcr.com</a> or <a href="https://therubylounge.com/event/vinyl-20th" target="_blank">therubylounge.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/113728279300800/" target="_blank">Facebook Event</a>cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-20304508393810081352017-09-19T12:52:00.004+01:002017-09-28T11:46:54.372+01:00An Evening with Kevin Hewick and Friends<img alt="An Evening with Kevin Hewick and Friends" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/kevin-hewick-these-days-2017.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />These Days presents An evening with <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/kevin_hewick.php/">Kevin Hewick</a> and friends at <a href="https://thecentre17.com/#19Oct" target="_blank">The CentrE17</a>, London on Thursday 19 October 2017 at 19:00.<br /><br />Kevin will be performing music from his career and forthcoming album 'Driven By Love, Driven By Hate'.<br /><br />Support comes from Crayon Angels and a discussion with filmmaker and guitarist Jude Rawlins (Lene Lovich band, Subterraneans).<br /><br />Tickets price 10.00 GBP are available now via <a href="https://ticketlab.co.uk/event/id/723/Kevin-Hewick-live-in-conversation-Crayon-Angels" target="_blank">Ticketlab</a>.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-44806471088035806202017-09-08T17:00:00.000+01:002017-09-08T17:00:19.939+01:00Shiiine On Factory Allstars Update<img alt="Shiiine on Weekender 2017" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/shiiine-on-weekender-2017-flyer-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />A quick update on the <a href="http://www.shiiineonweekender.com/" target="_blank">Shiiine On Weekender</a>&nbsp;which takes place at the Butlin's Minehead Arena from 10-13 November. As previously announced, there are plenty of ex-FAC bands involved including co-headliners&nbsp;<a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/happy_mondays.php">Happy Mondays</a>&nbsp;plus&nbsp;Peter Hook &amp; The Light, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/acr.php">A Certain Ratio</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/space_monkeys.php">Space Monkeys</a>, <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_wendys.php">The Wendys</a>, Sons of the Descent (featuring Ian White of The Wendys) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TIMEFORACTIONofficial/" target="_blank">Time For Action</a>&nbsp;(featuring Dermo ex-<a href="http://northside.php/">Northside</a>&nbsp;who also has a DJ slot) and DJ Bobby Langley.<br /><br />Plus there's a screening / Q&amp;A of the <a href="http://www.doyouownthedancefloor.co.uk/" target="_blank">Do You Own The Dancefloor?</a> documentary film.<br /><br />Tickets are available now via <a href="http://www.shiiineonweekender.com/" target="_blank">www.shiiineonweekender.com</a>&nbsp;and there's currently a discount promo code offer.cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-42261747350287698562017-09-08T14:03:00.001+01:002017-09-08T14:03:58.718+01:00The Wendys and Sons of the Descent double-header<img src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/wendys-sons-of-the-descent-audio-glasgow-september-2017.jpg" width="311" alt="The Wendys live at Audio Glasgow 30 September 2017" /><br /><br /><a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/the_wendys.php">The Wendys</a> make another highly welcome live return September with Sons of the Descent (Ian White out of The Wendys' other band) in support on Saturday 30 September at Audio in Glasgow. <br /><br />Please note: Time for Action are no longer playing at this gig but the flyers don't seem to have been updated.<br /><br />Tickets priced 12.00 GBP are available from <a href="http://macevents.bigcartel.com/product/the-wendys-and-time-for-action" target="_blank">macevents.bigcartel.com</a> until the end of May.<br /><br />--<br /><br />The Wendys<br />with Sons of the Descent<br />Saturday 30 September<br />Audio<br />Midland St<br />Glasgow<br /><br /><a href="http://tickets-scotland.com/events.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=60f5724d-3669-11e7-9ba4-22000b2080a0" target="_blank">www.tickets-scotland.com</a>.<br />cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-44519763588815036282017-08-25T13:45:00.000+01:002017-08-25T13:45:47.124+01:00Growing the independent way<img alt="Growing the independent way - Factory Records stationery" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/growing-the-independent-way-stationery-311.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Factory<br /><br />Communications<br /><br />Limited<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>growing the independent way</b></span><br /><br />Factory Records<br /><br />Factory Compact Discs<br /><br />Factory Compact Disc Video<br /><br />Factory D.A.T.<br /><br />--<br /><br />Unusual, possibly prototype, stationery for Factory Communications Limited and featuring the smokestack logo. <br /><br />View the <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/growing-independent-way-factory-records-stationery.php">full version</a> on A4 paper (with bonus random sticker attached).cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-88388975105073556702017-08-25T12:58:00.002+01:002017-08-25T12:58:40.175+01:00Octavo Redux - progress report<img alt="Octavo Redux - progress report" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/octavo-reprint-aug-2017-update.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />Here is an Update via <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1993782747/octavo-redux/description" target="_blank">Kickstarter / Unit Editions</a> on the <a href="http://cerysmatic.factoryrecords.org/2017/05/octavo-redux.html">redux version of Octavo</a> currently being prepared for publication.<br /><br />Hamish Muir and Mark Holt are overseeing the final round of photography, with material that wasn’t included in the journal: subscription card mock-ups; full page proofs for ads in Eye magazine (1992/3); metal punches for numbering the Octavo boxed set; and other rarely seen stuff.<br /><ul><li>Retouching of images is underway</li><li>A foreword has been written by <a href="http://8vo.php/" target="_blank">8vo</a> co-founder Simon Johnston</li><li>10,000-word interview with Hamish and Mark has been edited</li><li> A final dummy has been ordered from the printer</li><li> Poster artwork completed</li><li> Bookmark designs completed</li></ul>cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257698238846045492.post-15097648886165507402017-08-19T08:01:00.001+01:002017-08-19T08:01:20.611+01:00A Certain Ratio + Gramme live @ The Ritz 16 Dec<img alt="A Certain Ratio + Gramme live @ The Ritz 16 Dec" src="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/images/acr-ritz-2017.jpg" width="311" /><br /><br />ACR<br /><a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/acr.php">A CERTAIN RATIO</a><br />+<br />GRAMME<br />O2 RITZ M/CR<br />SATURDAY 16TH<br />DECEMBER<br /><br />A Band on the Wall Fundraiser<br /><br />Tickets available via <a href="https://bandonthewall.org/events/certain-ratio-gramme/" target="_blank">bandonthewall.org</a><br />--<br /><br />Ritzy poster design by <a href="http://factoryrecords.org/cerysmatic/johnson_panas.php">Trevor Johnson</a>cerysmaticnoreply@blogger.com0